(Baonghean.vn) - Every autumn, banana flowersforests in the western region of Nghe Anbloomfloodedred.Thismainis the timeThai ethnic people (Diem Bay hamlet, Chau Quang commune, Quy Hop district)excitedgo to the forest to pick banana flowers, to go homeprocessingwalldishes for the ancestral altar on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month.
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| Plump, round, bright red wild banana buds are carefully selected to prepare banana flower meatballs. |
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| After picking, with their skillful hands, mothers and sisters peel off the old outer skin, taking only the young skin and then slice it very thinly. To keep the banana flower fresh, crispy, and latex-free, before slicing, prepare a basin of water mixed with a little white salt, lemon or ice... |
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| Thinly sliced banana flowers are dropped into a basin of water, forming curved, shimmering waves that look very appetizing. |
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| The ingredients used to make banana flower meatballs are usually stream fish, chicken, or fresh pork. The accompanying spices are also prepared from the garden such as lemongrass, fresh chili, and sausage seeds to enhance the rich flavor of the dish. |
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| Rice used to mix with mushroom must be good sticky rice, soaked until soft, and pounded until smooth. |
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| Banana flowers are removed to drain, mix all ingredients until smooth. |
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| The dish is wrapped in wild banana leaves, the top part is tied with bamboo strings. |
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| After wrapping, the meatballs are steamed to cook evenly while still retaining their flavor. The cooked meatballs give off an attractive aroma that makes everyone want to enjoy them right away. When coming to the Thai people in the mountainous region of Nghe An, you cannot miss this wonderful dish. |
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| On the occasion of the full moon of August every year, banana flower sprouts are the dish chosen to worship ancestors, and are also an indispensable dish on the tray of every Thai family. This is a typical cultural feature of the Thai ethnic people here. |
Phuong Thuy - Lo Anh
